2017 Hartford Yard Goats Roster
Team Record: 62-77
Finished 5th in the EL's East Division
Manager: Jerry Weinstein (62-77)
Affiliation: Colorado Rockies
Location: Hartford, Connecticut
Ballpark: Dunkin Donuts Park
Attendance: 395,196, Avg. 5,812 in 68 home dates
The Hartford Yard Goats of the Eastern League ended the 2017 season with a record of 62 wins and 77 losses, finishing fifth in the league's East Division.
The Yard Goats tallied 549 runs and surrendered 654 runs. Drew Weeks paced Hartford with 17 home runs, and Joshua Fuentes walloped 15 or more also. Joshua Fuentes accounted for 72 RBI and topped batters with significant playing time by connecting at a .307 clip. Konner Wade and Ryan Castellani paced the team with 9 wins each, while Jack Wynkoop recorded a 4.44 ERA, leading regular hurlers.
Members of the 2017 Hartford Yard Goats who played in Major League Baseball during their careers were Dom Nuñez, Konner Wade, Chad Bettis, Joshua Fuentes, Dillon Thomas, Ryan Castellani, Brendan Rodgers, DJ Johnson, Stephen Cardullo, Huascar Brazobán, Yency Almonte, Ryan McMahon and Sam Howard.
Jerry Weinstein served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Additon | R | L | December 16, 1987 | 6'5" | 215 | Davie, FL US |
| Yency Almonte | S | R | June 4, 1994 | 6'5" | 217 | Miami, FL US |
| Steve Ascher | L | L | October 18, 1993 | 6'0" | 185 | Cutchogue, NY US |
| Chad Bettis | R | R | April 26, 1989 | 6'0" | 201 | Lubbock, TX US |
| Huascar Brazobán | R | R | October 15, 1989 | 6'3" | 155 | Villa Mella, DO |
| Shane Broyles | R | R | August 19, 1991 | 6'1" | 180 | Fort Worth, TX US |
| Stephen Cardullo | R | R | August 31, 1987 | 6'0" | 215 | Coral Springs, FL US |
| Omar Carrizales | L | L | January 30, 1995 | 6'0" | 175 | Maracay, Aragua VE |
| Ryan Castellani | R | R | April 1, 1996 | 6'4" | 223 | Phoenix, AZ US |
| Juan Ciriaco | R | R | July 6, 1990 | 5'9" | 165 | San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macoris DO |
| James Farris | R | R | April 4, 1992 | 6'2" | 210 | Gilbert, AZ US |
| Collin Ferguson | L | L | February 9, 1993 | 6'2" | 215 | Santa Cruz, CA US |
| Parker French | L | R | March 19, 1993 | 6'2" | 225 | Austin, TX US |
| Edison Frias | R | R | December 18, 1990 | 6'1" | 180 | Gaspar Hernandez, DO |
| Joshua Fuentes | R | R | February 19, 1993 | 6'2" | 209 | Rancho Santa Margarita, CA US |
| Ashley Graeter | R | R | October 3, 1989 | 6'1" | 190 | Poplarville, MS US |
| David Holman | R | R | May 31, 1990 | 6'6" | 220 | Wichita, KS US |
| Sam Howard | R | L | March 5, 1993 | 6'4" | 200 | Marietta, GA US |
| Luis Jean | R | R | August 17, 1994 | 6'1" | 150 | San Pedro de Macoris, DO |
| Emerson Jimenez | S | R | December 16, 1994 | 6'1" | 160 | Santo Domingo, DO |
| Johendí Jiminian | R | R | October 14, 1992 | 6'3" | 170 | Nagua, DO |
| DJ Johnson | L | R | August 30, 1989 | 6'4" | 230 | Beaverton, OR US |
| Will Lamb | L | L | September 9, 1990 | 6'6" | 180 | Newport News, VA US |
| Ryan McMahon | L | R | December 14, 1994 | 6'2" | 208 | Yorba Linda, CA US |
| Ryan Metzler | R | R | March 20, 1993 | 6'3" | 190 | Glen Burnie, MD US |
| Brian Mundell | R | R | February 28, 1994 | 6'3" | 230 | Santa Clarita, CA US |
| Troy Neiman | R | R | November 13, 1990 | 6'6" | 230 | Castaic, CA US |
| Luis Alberto Niebla | R | R | January 4, 1991 | 6'4" | 185 | El Fuerte, Sinaloa MX |
| Dom Nuñez | L | R | January 17, 1995 | 6'0" | 175 | Elk Grove, CA US |
| Anthony Phillips | R | R | April 11, 1990 | 5'9" | 160 | Bellville, ZA |
| Matt Pierpont | R | R | January 25, 1991 | 6'2" | 215 | Winter Springs, FL US |
| Correlle Prime | R | R | February 18, 1994 | 6'5" | 222 | Bradenton, FL US |
| Luis Ramirez | R | R | July 12, 1992 | 6'3" | 200 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| Brendan Rodgers | R | R | August 9, 1996 | 6'0" | 180 | Winter Park, FL US |
| Craig Schlitter | R | R | May 16, 1992 | 6'0" | 195 | Guilford, CT US |
| Elvin Soto | S | R | February 12, 1992 | 5'10" | 210 | Bronx, NY US |
| Dillon Thomas | L | L | December 10, 1992 | 6'1" | 215 | Houston, TX US |
| Jan Vázquez | S | R | April 29, 1991 | 5'10" | 165 | Caguas, PR |
| Konner Wade | L | R | December 3, 1991 | 6'3" | 190 | Scottsdale, AZ US |
| Drew Weeks | R | R | June 9, 1993 | 6'2" | 200 | Orange Park, FL US |
| Max White | L | L | October 10, 1993 | 6'2" | 175 | Williston, FL US |
| Austin Wright | L | L | September 26, 1989 | 6'4" | 235 | Schaumburg, IL US |
| Jack Wynkoop | L | L | November 2, 1993 | 6'5" | 200 | Los Angeles, CA US |
Average attendance is based upon the number of actual home dates where known (most leagues from 1992 and later). Where the number of home dates is not known, the average is calculated using half the team's total games.
